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Holmby News 8-24-18

August 24, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 24, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Street Repair Update
3. Right Turn Only – Malcolm & Wilshire
4. Pop-Up Book Sale at Westwood Library
5. Bureau of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting
6. Upcoming Community Events
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180814891
700 BLOCK GLENMONT AV | 8/16/2018 @ 9:00 AM

BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 180814994
10400 BLOCK CHARING CROSS RD | 8/21/2018 @ 9:50 AM

One of the unfortunate constants continuing to occur throughout the city are the numerous thefts arising from unattended property at local coffee shops and restaurants. Feeling safe, secure and at ease in our fair community tends to contribute to a sense of complacency about one’s property while we are out and about– our computers left on tables during a quick trip to the bathroom, cell phones and wallets left behind while we get a quick refill at the counter, or purses and wallets lifted out of supermarket shopping carts or from the backs of chairs at restaurants. It’s always easy pickins’ for the bad guys.

In a recent incident, a coffee house patron observed a person remove his cell phone from his table and walk quickly away with it out the door and down the street. He announced loudly ‘Hey, that guy just took my cell phone!’ and started to pursue him along with a good Samaritan. Twice however, as the victim confronted the suspect about taking his cell phone, the suspect turned on him and swept a large knife at the victim. The victim, in fear, kept his distance but continued to follow the suspect and directed responding officers to the suspect. The suspect had tossed both the knife and the stolen cell phone into the landscape but both were recovered and the suspect was arrested for robbery.

While this incident has a happy ending, it’s better to avoid this type of confrontation in the first place. People that steal things are not always in their right minds. As officers, we’ve seen lives lost over such insignificant property such as loose change or recycled cans. Property is not worth risking your life over. But I do get it – it’s such a shock and affront to our senses. I would only suggest to everyone that you always keep your property secure and within sight and to also give some thought as to how you would handle a similar situation-in advance. Talk to your kids about how they would handle themselves if someone stole their phone or computer. There is no property worth getting hurt or losing one’s life over.

2. STREET REPAIR UPDATE

Earlier this week, the Bureau of Street Services repaired potholes at the following locations:

1054 Selby Ave
Beverly Glen Blvd & Comstock Ave
Wyton Dr & Comstock Ave
Charing Cross Rd & Loring Ave
Charing Cross Rd & Mapleton Dr
Westholme Ave & Le Conte Ave

Another location (a drain at Westholme & Lindbrook) has been referred to Sanitation for repair.

If you requested a street repair that was not fixed this week, you are encouraged to enter a repair request on the City of LA 311 website – https://myla311.lacity.org/

3. RIGHT TURN ONLY – MALCOLM & WILSHIRE

Due to concerns with traffic safety, the city has approved a “Right Turn Only” restriction for northbound and southbound traffic on Malcolm Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard. The current stop sign allows for drivers to turn left onto Wilshire or cross over Wilshire, both of which can result in traffic collisions as cars venture onto the busy street.

In order to promote the safe and orderly movement of traffic at this location, the “Right Turn Only” restriction has been authorized. We do not yet know when signs will be posted but we will keep you updated as we find out more information.

4. POP-UP BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Friends of Westwood Library
are proud to host
our occasional but ridiculously popular
POP UP BOOKSALE!

Don’t want to wait three months for the next big one? Fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids books) will be for sale at the usual GREAT PRICES (CHEAP!!!!) plus some really amazing art books, that will be a little less cheap, but still really great deals!

THIS SATURDAY,
August 25th
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In front of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends! We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s. We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.

This is a great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

5. BUREAU OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONERS MEETING

The Bureau of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting (BONC) will be held on Monday, August 27 at 6:00 PM.

This is a special meeting for the Commissioners to consider certifying the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council and to also consider the request of the Westwood Neighborhood Council to share boundaries with the new council, which would include Westwood Village.

Monday, August 27, 2018
6:00 PM

The Weyburn Terrace Village View Room
11020 Weyburn Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90024

6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lawn Bowling Open House at Holmby Park – Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon. You are invited to learn to bowl at the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club at Holmby Park. Free snacks, drinks and one hour lessons are offered by members of this friendly group – in your backyard!

For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

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Westwood Village: Cinema Under the Stars – Cinema Under the Stars is a free outdoor family friendly summer movie series in the heart of Westwood Village. This year we’re taking the event to the streets and hosting it on the lower part of Broxton Ave (between Weyburn and Kinross).

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
(approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

7. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HANDYMAN

I am looking for an honest appliance person and handyman. Can you kindly recommend to tracypenhas@hotmail.com?

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

Private trunk show Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 26, featuring WORTH women’s clothing in Little Holmby. Hundreds of beautiful styles, from the most casual (jeans and tee shirts) to cocktail attire. Check out www.worthnewyork.com to see some styles. Gorgeous suedes and leathers! Designer quality for less. By appointment only. Call or email Denise for details: dbarta@worthnewyork.com; (310) 721-2500

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SEEKING PLUMBER

I am hoping for a recommendation for a reliable and knowledgeable General Plumber. Must have valid license. Unfortunately, the gentleman I’ve been using for the past 5 years is no longer willing to drive over the hill from Canoga Park. Recommendations appreciated.

Please respond to odurkeeweisberg@ aol.com. Thank you!

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-17-18

August 17, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 17, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Attempted Burglary on Malcolm
3. MyLA311 – City of L.A. Information & Services
4. Sarah Leonard Jewelers Vault Sale
5. Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars
6. Upcoming Community Events
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 180814531
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 8/10/2018 @ 11:50 PM

CRIME FOLLOW-UP
Last week, we reported an incident of rape near Comstock and Hilgard. We followed up with the LAPD and received the following information:
This incident was an acquaintance rape meaning the victim and suspect were known to each other. The suspect was arrested during the initial investigation and is in custody.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ALERT
There has been a recent increasing trend of Residential Burglaries developing in several Westside communities to include Brentwood, Westwood, Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, and the Beverly Crest communities.

The suspects will target a specific home and typically will knock or ring the doorbell to verify if anyone is home. When there is no answer, the suspects enter the side or rear yard or access area of the residence and force entry, usually by smashing a window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath as well as other rooms of the home and removing Jewelry, cash, small valuables and small electronics.

Immediate Detection and Notification is key to prevention and apprehension. The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following tips to help secure your home and harden the target:

SURVEILLANCE/SECURITY CAMERAS: Web based surveillance and doorbell camera systems will alert and allow homeowners to immediately view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They will also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.
ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours. Accessible upstairs doors & windows should have alarm sensors and upstairs rooms should have motion sensors to include the master bedroom.
ALARM RESPONSE: Consider a private patrol alarm response to enhance your current alarm and security system. In many cases private patrols are already contracted in many neighborhoods or associations.
MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING: Install motion sensor lighting around your home to illuminate normally dark areas around the home. This will also alert residents to outside activity around the home when motion lights are activated.
GATES: Ensure that all gates and access points to the side or rear of the residence are locked and secured.
DOOR AND WINDOW LOCKS: Ensure that all doors and windows are locked and secured with sturdy secured locks and that there are second locking mechanisms securing all doors and windows as a second line of defense.
MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME…Even when you’re not.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Monitor suspicious activities in your neighborhood and alert your neighbors. Should the activity escalate to a crime about to occur, crime in progress or crime that just occurred, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
SECURITY PATROLS: Consider after hours on site security at construction sites or major remodel projects. Many neighborhoods contract with private security patrols which monitor neighborhoods and can quickly respond to burglar alarm activations or reports of suspicious activity when they occur.

2. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY ON MALCOLM

A resident reported the following:

We were the attempted burglary on Malcolm on August 6. It was in broad daylight, in the middle of the day and my son and I had just got home from Ralphs and were in the kitchen unpacking the bags. However I had Amazon boxes outside my front door and because I had just come home I had not checked the front door yet, so the suspect thought that we were not home. I heard a noise like breaking glass and when I walked into my hallway I saw shards of glass falling onto my living room floor and realized someone was breaking the window on our French doors. He had a box cutter or a knife and I told my son to call 911, I started screaming and went to the door and opened my peep hole and I saw his face and he looked visibly shocked that someone was home and he then ran away as fast as he could.

911 responded very quickly however he was gone by the time they got there and they believe he had an accomplice with a getaway car. The police told me that this kind of brazen crime is happening all over Los Angeles and that the suspects don’t care if the alarm goes off because they know they can get in and out and steal as much as they can before the police or the security company arrives. They said because the boxes were outside my front door that he thought it would be an easy mark and that nobody was home.

Please make sure you always bring your boxes inside, and make that be the first thing you check when you get home. The police told me to always check my surroundings and don’t be afraid to scream if something doesn’t seem right. Please stay safe and please watch out for your neighbors – even though I was screaming in broad daylight on Malcolm which is one of the busiest streets in our neighborhood, nobody came over to see if I was ok.

3. MY LA 311 – CITY OF L.A. INFORMATION & SERVICES

MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government.

Website: https://myla311.lacity.org/
Also available as a mobile app – check your webstore

The ‘Submit Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup.

You can keep up to date with the latest City Hall News by browsing through our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube feeds.

No more stamps and envelopes needed! MyLA311 also allows you to pay your Los Angeles Water and Power Bill right from your mobile device.

Looking for the nearest park? Want to cool off on a hot day? Need to return a library book? The ‘Find City Info’ feature conveniently maps the closest parks, libraries, fire and police stations, golf courses, public pools, tennis courts, golf courses, parking lots, and more.

4. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS VAULT SALE

HWPOA would like to support our local businesses. Neighbors are invited to Sarah Leonard Jewelers annual Vault Sale, starting this Saturday. Everything in the sale will be an amazing 30% to 70% for ONE WEEK ONLY, from the 18th through the 25th. It’s out biggest event of the year:

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
1055 Westwood Blvd.
Facebook
Website

5. WESTWOOD VILLAGE – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

Cinema Under the Stars is a free outdoor family friendly summer movie series in the heart of Westwood Village. This year we’re taking the event to the streets and hosting it on the lower part of Broxton Ave (between Weyburn and Kinross).

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
(approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Hammer Museum: Berta Cáceres and the Fight for Indigenous Water Rights – Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 PM at the Hammer Museum. Activist Berta Cáceres was assassinated in Honduras in 2016 for organizing opposition to a hydroelectric dam on Lenca territory. After a screening of the short documentary Berta Vive, artist Carolina Caycedo joins journalist Silvio Carrillo and UC Berkeley law professor Roxanna Altholz to discuss indigenous environmental activism.

Click here to see a list of the Hammer Museum weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

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Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park – Due to the high temperatures at midday, Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club has added twilight bowling every Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM. We shall offer free lesson during these more convenient times as well.

In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.

For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

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UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:

Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! – Star 80
Ernst Lubitch Revisted – The Merry Widow
The Little Prince

Click here to see a list of upcoming events: UCLA Archive

7. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING TREE TRIMMER

I am looking for recommendation for a licensed and insured tree trimming service. I have very tall palm trees with fronds and seed pods which need to be removed. Also olive tree, podacarpes, Jacaranda.

Please contact Rojinks3000@gmail.com with any referrals. Thanks!

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-10-18

August 10, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 10, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. Back to School Safety
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Car and Mailbox Break-Ins
4. Please Water Your Trees
5. Food Trucks at Holmby Park
6. UCLA “Senior Scholars” Program
7. Political Leadership Program for Young Women
8. West L.A. Little League – Fall Ball Sign-Ups
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

This Tuesday, August 14th is the first day of school for LAUSD. Please be careful when driving around the neighborhood at drop-off and pick-up times, and if you are a parent of a student, please observe all safety regulations when dropping off or picking up your children. Let’s keep the neighborhood safe!

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 180814309
800 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 8/6/2018 @ 1:35 PM

RAPE, FORCIBLE (any age, non consentual sexual intercourse)
Incident #: 180800659
COMSTOCK AV & HILGARD AV | 8/7/2018 @ 11:20 AM
Note: We have contacted LAPD for additional information regarding this incident and we will let you know when we receive their report.

3. CAR AND MAILBOX BREAK-INS

A neighbor on the 300 block of Comstock reported that her car was broken into overnight earlier this week. A few personal items were taken. The car was parked in the driveway but was not locked. The neighbor reported a similar incident 3 years ago, when her car was not locked and broken in to overnight.

Another homeowner on the same block of Comstock reported that someone tried to break in to his mailbox overnight.

It’s possible (likely) that suspects are casing the neighborhood overnight and checking for unlocked cars and mail left in mailboxes. Please LOCK YOUR CARS and make sure your mail and mailbox are secure.

In addition, please do not put sensitive documents in the blue recycling bin, unless they have been shredded. There are people who rummage through garbage bins on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings.

4. PLEASE WATER YOUR TREES

In this heat, some trees are suffering. If you’re able, please remember to water parkway trees several times a week (particularly during heatwaves) to keep them healthy. Trees provide an urban canopy that not only beautifies neighborhoods and potentially decreases heating/cooling costs, but also provides shade and helps improve our air quality.

For those who are concerned about drought restrictions, those were lifted in April 2017. Here’s an NPR article with more information.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/04/07/523031241/gov-jerry-brown-lifts-drought-emergency-for-most-of-california

5. FOOD TRUCKS AT HOLMBY PARK

After many complaints to the council office regarding food trucks around Holmby Park, Councilmember Koretz proposed a motion to prohibit parking of vehicles “in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m” on all streets surrounding the park, park side only.

His motion will be heard in the Transportation Committee before heading to city council for final approval.

6. UCLA “SENIOR SCHOLARS” PROGRAM

UCLA’s Senior Scholars Program provides adults age 50 and older with the opportunity to audit undergraduate courses. Senior Scholars are granted access to many UCLA undergraduate courses, with admission contingent upon space availability and professor approval. Registration fees are $150 for the first course and $125 for any additional courses. Course fees include a $25 non-refundable administrative fee per course.

For more info please visit: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/longevity/senior-scholars-program-longevity-center

To learn more, attend a Free Senior Scholar Open House next Wednesday, August 15, 10:00 am, at the UCLA Semel Auditorium. Hear from Dr. Gary Small, UCLA Longevity Center Director, speak about the brain and health benefits of lifelong education Learn about the program and upcoming fall classes that begin the week of September 27th (registration period for Fall Quarter closes Friday, August 24).

More details on the Open House, https://www.semel.ucla.edu/longevity/event/senior-scholars-open-house

For information and to register for the Open House, call Melissa Groller at (310) 794-0679 or email at srscholars@mednet.ucla.edu

For more information about Local Discussion Groups, sponsored by the Plato Society of Los Angeles, “Where learning never retires and curious people learn from each other,” go to: www.platola.org

7. POLITICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN

Apply Now for IgniteLA’s Autumn 2018 Political Leadership Program for Young Women.

Young women between the ages of 14-24 who are interested in government and public service are invited to apply to attend our IgniteLA civic leadership training program.

Attendance is free for all those accepted into the program, which runs from late September to early November. Classes will be held Monday evenings from 5-7:30 PM; class locations rotate between different regions of Los Angeles, including the East Valley, West Valley, West LA, South LA/Harbor, and Downtown LA.

Applications are due Wednesday September 12th. Please visit http://empowerla.org/ignitela/ for the application link, a list of session dates, and more information about this program.

About IgniteLA
This non-partisan program is the local branch of a nationwide movement to empower and inspire young women to future leadership. If you have any questions, please email ignite@empowerLA.org.

8. WEST L.A. LITTLE LEAGUE – FALL BALL SIGN-UPS

BASEBALL – Four Divisions:
5-6s (coach pitch) • 6-8s (machine pitch) • 9-10s • 11-12s

Evaluations: September 8-9 (Sat/Sun)
Practices: One per week, starting September 10
Games: 10 Sunday games starting 9/16 thru 11/18

SOFTBALL – Two Divisions:
7-9s (Minors) • 10-12s (Majors)

Evaluations: September 8-9 (Sat/Sun)
Practices: One per week, starting September 10

Questions?
Please contact our Fall Ball Commissioner at fallball@wlall.org (baseball) and softball@wlall.org (softball).

9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:

Ernst Lubitch Revisted – Heaven Can Wait
Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! – Sweet Charity
Family Flicks – Old Yeller

Click here to see a list of upcoming events: UCLA Archive

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Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars – Cinema Under the Stars is a free outdoor family friendly summer movie series in the heart of Westwood Village. This year we’re taking the event to the streets and hosting it on the lower part of Broxton Ave (between Weyburn and Kinross).

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

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In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.

For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

10. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

11. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a reliable and detail oriented housekeeper for 1 full day a week to start immediately. Please email Mark at mark@markestinc.com or text/call at 310-963-0749.

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
No August Board Meeting
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-3-18

August 3, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 3, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Home Security Reminders
3. Parking Permit Solicitation by UCLA Students
4. Metro Road Work – 405/Santa Monica Blvd.
5. Metro Purple Line Newsletter
6. Proposed Ban on Electric Scooters
7. L.A. Homeless Outreach Program
8. Public Survey – Urban Forest Management
9. TGA Junior Golf at Holmby Park
10. Upcoming Community Events
11. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12. Resident Ads
13. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180813985
400 BLOCK DALEHURST AV | 7/30/2018 @ 1:00 PM

KNOCK-KNOCK BURGLARIES: SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Several weeks ago, we reported a burglary on Devon, where the suspects, driving a silver Infiniti, had also burglarized a home south of Wilshire. Yesterday, we received the following report from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., regarding suspects driving a silver Infiniti that were recently arrested:

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s, Major Crimes Bureau, Burglary-Robbery Task Force (BRTF) believe there are additional victims in recent Los Angeles and Orange County residential “Knock-Knock” type burglaries. They have arrested four suspects and want you to contact them, or your local law enforcement agency, if you believe these suspects burglarized your home.

For the complete LASD report, please click here:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/6719966/?sub_id=1456524

2. HOME SECURITY REMINDERS

Please take whatever measures you can afford to better secure your properties:

Ensure video cameras are up and running and are visible – to further serve as a deterrent.
Be nosy… if you hear glass breaking, pay attention, call it in. Side gates should be locked.
Lights should illuminate your home like an airport.
Leave something audible, like a stereo or TV loud enough to be heard from the front and the rear to give the impression that someone is home each and every time you leave your home.
Talk to your family and your staff about how to deal with strangers and solicitors ringing your doorbell…Without answering the door, they should speak loudly and in the plural “We can’t come to the door right now”.

And if you do find yourself face to face with someone in your home, remember that there is nothing, no amount of property, cash or jewelry, that is worth you or your family’s safety.

3. PARKING PERMIT SOLICITATION BY UCLA STUDENTS

We received the following information from the Westwood Hills POA (the neighborhood on the west side of UCLA). If you have been approached by UCLA students with a similar request, please let us know by contacting HWPOA@aol.com. Thank you.

A neighbor on Cashmere Street north of Montana reported being approached yesterday by two UCLA students who came to her door saying that they had created an app for residents in Westwood Hills to sell parking permits to UCLA students.

It is against the law to sell your parking permits to anyone, students or others, who are unaffiliated with your household! If you do so, then you would be deemed at fault and subject to punishment.

If you have been approached by UCLA students about this parking permit app, please let us know right away.

In particular, the city would appreciate receiving any specific information garnered about the students who are soliciting people in the neighborhood, such as their name or contact info, and a copy of whatever written info or form they might present to you. We will pass it on to Councilman Koretz’s office, and his staff will contact the students and discourage them from pursuing this illegal operation.

4. METRO ROAD WORK – 405/SANTA MONICA BLVD.

Summary:
Metro’s contractor will be performing minor construction activities as part of the completion of the Interstate 405 project. Work began on June 26 and is anticipated to conclude in August. Construction activities will take place at the on and offramps for Interstate 405 and in areas immediately adjacent to the freeway. Activities include sign modification. Most of the work is scheduled at night and on weekends to minimize impacts to traffic flow and the surrounding communities.

What:
Freeway sign modification

When:
August 3, 2018 through August 7, 2018

Where:
Southbound Santa Monica Boulevard I-405 offramp

What to Expect:

August 3-August 4: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 10:00pm-9:00am
August 4-August 5: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 11:00pm-11:00am
August 6-August 7: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am

Contact Us:
Phone: 213.922.4229
Email: geiere@metro.net

5. METRO PURPLE LINE NEWSLETTER

For the latest information regarding the Metro Purple Line Extension, please click below to see the most recent newsletter:

Metro Purple Line Update

Topics in this edition of the newsletter include tunnel boring, Century City construction update and the Westwood/VA Medical Center station.

6. PROPOSED BAN ON ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

A Los Angeles city councilman introduced a motion Tuesday to ban the operation of electric scooters until the city drafts full regulations on their use.

The move by Councilman Paul Koretz comes as the City Council is in the process of drafting regulations for the new industry and a week after a six- month ban on motorized scooters went into force in Beverly Hills following a vote by the City Council.

Koretz had previously expressed support for exploring the use of electric scooters in the city, but he told City News Service that was before he got full exposure to them.

To read the complete article, please click here:
https://patch.com/california/centurycity/s/ghca3/westside-scooter-invasion-triggers-call-for-ban

7. L.A. HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM

Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? You can help them by filling out an outreach request at www.la-hop.org or by dialing 2-1-1 and reporting any specific concerns you may have regarding the person’s well-being.

LA-HOP (Homeless Outreach Program) is a service designed to assist people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County with outreach services. Calling LA-HOP will dispatch a homeless services outreach team to the area. Homeless individuals or others may call the line when seeking help for themselves or others. This program is funded by Measure H, the County of Los Angeles special sales tax increase passed by the voters in 2017 that specifically funds services, shelter, and permanent rental subsidies for people experiencing homelessness.

211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health, human services and social services in LA County. The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time. If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot directly dial 2-1-1, call (800) 339-6993.

8. PUBLIC SURVEY – URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT

The City of Los Angeles is in the initial stages of developing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) funded by a grant from CAL FIRE. Urban Tree Canopy cover in the City of Los Angeles is only 21%, lower than the national average of 26%, making the health and sustainability of the City’s park trees critical. The goal of the UFMP is to help guide the planting, care, protection, and sustainability of the City’s urban trees. The initiative represents a city-wide collaborative effort to better understand current urban forestry management needs.

In order to ensure that the plan considers and incorporates resident priorities, the following survey is provided for your voice to be heard. We want to know where focus should be placed as the UFMP is developed. This survey will be collecting responses through August 10, 2018. We appreciate you taking part in this important process.

Link to the survey here:
tinyurl.com/UFMPsurvey

9. TGA JUNIOR GOLF AT HOLMBY PARK

TGA Beginner & Advanced Golf Camps

Holmby Hills – Weekly Camps
Mon-Fri, 9a-3p (daycare available 8-5)
Cost: $399 per camper
Ages: 4-9

TGA Travel Golf Camp – Weekly Camp
Rancho Park, Penmar, VA Heroes, Holmby Hills, Players Club (indoor)
Mon-Fri, 9a-3p (daycare available)
Cost: $475 per camper
Ages: 8-14

Join TGA for the most exciting week of golf in Los Angeles! With 2 options of play (beginner/course ready), TGA is ready to help your child achieve new heights in their game! All TGA camps include morning instruction and afternoon play. Academics, rules & etiquette, and a variety of play formats challenge each player to work on beating their personal bests. TGA camps operate on a 10:1 ratio for practice and 4:1 ratio when on the course. All staff are background checked, certified First Aid/CPR, and accomplished players.

Sign up today at www.PlayTGA.com/LosAngeles and call 310-333-0622 x 109 for information on discounts, equipment, scholarships and more!

For more information, please click here:
TGA YouTube Channel

10. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Coco – Friday, August 3, 2018
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

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Brentwood Glen Community Garage Sale – Saturday, August 4th from 8 am – 2 pm in Brentwood Glen (the neighborhood just west of the 405 near Montana Ave. and Church Lane). Please join us for the Brentwood Glen’s annual community garage sale. Follow the yellow/white/black signs to Beloit and Montana where maps to all the homes will be available.

Featuring 20 + homes with treasures including antiques, collectibles, vintage, furniture, appliances, housewares, home decor, clothes, jewelry, toys, glassware, audio, electronics, DVD’s, Vinyl Albums and much much more!

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In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.

For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

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JazzPOP: No Bounds – The Hammer’s creative jazz festival celebrates its 13th season with several concerts featuring the music of visionary West Coast musician/composers.

Thu Aug 9: Lauren Elizabeth Baba: theBABAorchestra
Thu Aug 16: The Tiptons Sax Quartet

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

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Metro Art Events in August – From a dance party under the stars led by KCRW’s finest to the conclusion of our food themed film screening series, here’s your guide to the Metro Art events happening in August. All are free and open to the public!

Metro Art – Click Here

11. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

12. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a reliable and detail oriented housekeeper for 1 full day a week to start immediately. Please email Mark at mark@markestinc.com or text/call at 310-963-0749.

13. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
No August Board Meeting
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-27-18

July 27, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 27, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. Street Repair Requests
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Community Police Academy
4. LA Sanitation – “Don’t Flush That” Campaign
5. Westwood Library – August Happenings
6. Found Keys
7. Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
8. Upcoming Community Events
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. STREET REPAIR REQUESTS

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on August 21, 2018.

The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets

The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs.

If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than Monday, July 30. Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

NOTE: Street repaving is not part of this program. Please do not submit requests to repave streets.

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 180813725
WEYBURN & SELBY | 7/25/2018 @ 12:01 AM

SAFETY TIPS – CAR THEFT/BURGLARY PREVENTION
As the West Los Angeles Area continues to be a target rich environment, an important community prevention piece is to ensure that residents “Lock It Hide It Keep It”! All valuables should be removed from vehicles with nothing visible inside, leaving vehicles locked and secured. It is also equally important that ALL access points to the property are locked as well as securing all gates, doors and windows along with early detection and notification technology.

Below are tips that residents can use to avoid being the victim of an auto related crime:

Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into your residence, a business, store, etc.
Never leave any keys in the car, inside a locked garage, or in hide-a-key boxes.
Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home or in the driveway.
Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk, out of sight, or remove them from the vehicle.
Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas, when possible.
Install a mechanical device that locks the steering wheel, column, or brakes. These devices will deter some criminals.
Investigate the purchase of a vehicle theft tracking/security system, especially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles.
Never leave personal identification documents, vehicle ownership title, or credit cards in your vehicle.
Copy your license plate and vehicle information (VIN) numbers and keep them with you. If your vehicle is stolen, the police will need this information to take a report.
If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately.

Remember, there is no guarantee that your car will not be targeted or stolen, but taking the precautionary measures can minimize your chances of becoming the victim of auto related crime.

3. COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY

The Los Angeles Police Department invites you to attend our
Community Police Academy

Beginning August 1, 2018, LAPD Operations-West Bureau will conduct a Community Police Academy for adults. The eleven week course session will be hosted by Pacific Area.

This eleven-week course will be held at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center, 5651 W. Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, California 90045. The class will meet each Wednesday evening between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. The course will conclude with a graduation ceremony on October 10, 2018.

The Community Police Academy offers an exposure and orientation to a variety of policing concepts and operations within the Los Angeles Police Department. However, unlike prior Community Police Academy sessions, successful completion of this session will provide community members with the minimum training needed to participate in the Volunteer Citizen Patrol Program. Those who choose to take their police engagement to a new level, will have the opportunity to wear a volunteer uniform and actively participate in crime reduction in their neighborhoods with police officers. Participation in this Volunteer Citizen Patrol Program is voluntary and not required for attendance.

Through the Community Police Academy, enrolled students will be encouraged to build a lasting partnership with the Department, with the goal of developing a relationship between the Los Angeles Police Department and community members we serve.

Each community member must meet the following criteria:

Must be 18 years or older;
Live or work in Operations-West Bureau;
No prior felony convictions;
No outstanding warrants;
No pending criminal cases; and
Must be approved by an Area Commanding Officer.

Interested community members should contact the West Los Angeles Community Relations Officer in Charge, Sergeant II Justin Scott at 33586@lapd.online or 310-444-0743.

4. LA SANITATION – “DON’T FLUSH THAT” CAMPAIGN

Our sewer system carries wastewater to one of four plants, where it is highly treated and discharged into the river or ocean. Flushing anything but human waste and toilet paper can cause blockages, back ups, and sewer line breaks. When this happens, untreated sewage can enter the storm drain system and impact our beaches.

You can help protect our waterways, beaches, and the environment. Please don’t litter, and never use your toilet as a trash can. Unused medicine and sharps such as needles and lancets can be dropped off at SAFE Centers across the city. www.lacitysan.org/safecenters

Thank you for helping us keep our beaches and river clean!

5. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – AUGUST HAPPENINGS

The Westwood Branch Library has a busy month of events and activities for adults, teens and children. Some of the programs include:

Science Night! Foldscopes
Temple Dances of South India
Popcorn and a Movie – Black Panther
Poetry Open Mic
Reducing Anxiety through Meditation

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood

6. FOUND KEYS

A homeowner on Glenmont found a set of keys in front of her house. If you think they might be yours, please call (310) 474-6807.

7. LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK

Due to the high temperatures at midday, Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club has added twilight bowling every Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM. We shall offer free lesson during these more convenient times as well.

In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.

For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

8. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Dust Tracks: Black People on the Move – Wednesday, August 1 at the Hammer Museum. Black people’s travel and mobility, from a daily commute, to short trips or just a walk in their own city, are often observed with incredulity, suspicion, or joy, depending on who’s looking.

Using a mix of sources—visual art, music, literature, film, and more—Tisa Bryant and Ernest Hardy trace and reflect on black movement both extraordinary and mundane.

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Coco – Friday, August 3, 2018
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

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Film Screening: Lives Well Lived – Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM at:

Los Angeles Center Studios
Beaudry Theatre
450 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Join Belmont Village Senior Living for a documentary screening of Lives Well Lived, a film celebrating the wit and wisdom of 40 adults who are 75 to 100 years old and living their lives to the fullest. The pre-reception and film will be followed by a special Q&A with filmmaker Sky Bergman.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Parking is complimentary.
RSVP to 310-234-3044 by July 29. Seats are limited!

9. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

10. RESIDENT ADS

WANTED: DOG/HOUSE SITTER

Wanted: dog and house sitter for October 19-26, 2018 in Westwood

Dog will then be seven months old. She’s a sweet white golden retriever. We need someone who will stay in the house overnight and during the day and won’t be gone more than about four hours at a time. Call Jackie at 310-948-3630 or Jeff at 310-467-4184.

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a reliable and detail oriented housekeeper for 1 full day a week to start immediately. Please email Mark at mark@markestinc.com or text/call at 310-963-0749.

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Can anyone recommend a housekeeper, preferably English speaking.

Please contact Carrie at 310-480-3060

Thank you!

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JOB OPENING:
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

West Los Angeles Orthodox synagogue seeks part-time Women’s Leadership Development Director to:

develop and strengthen women’s leadership skills
identify and utilize women’s talents, abilities, and expertise
promote women’s involvement and visibility in the synagogue and the larger Jewish community.

Applicant should be:

knowledgeable about the unique aspects of women’s team building
skilled at organizing and mobilizing the women of the community to determine their program needs and preferences
able to facilitate the implementation of their ideas for programs through a process of discussion and discovery.

Hours are flexible in accordance with the project-based nature of responsibilities—from 5 to 20 hours per week. Besides live events and meetings, much of the work can be done from home. The position is for one year, generating an estimated 16 programs, at an hourly pay of $20. Please send resume by August 1 to westwoodkehillawomen@yahoo.com.

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TOP QUALITY FURNITURE FOR SALE

Please contact us at rstagg1@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing any of the following top quality furniture from our home. Photos are attached.

Mortise & Tenon dining room table. 96″x 42 1/2″. Excellent condition. $950.
Mortise & Tenon matching living room/library chairs, gold jacquard fabric. Pristine condition. $350 for the pair.
Palecek dining chairs. 4 matching chairs. Excellent condition. $600 for the set.
Red love seat. Some fading in back. Otherwise, excellent condition. $300.

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-20-18

July 20, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 20, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. Street Repair Requests
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Parkway Tree Update
4. Metro Purple Line Meeting
5. Metro Construction – 405 On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
6. Easy Recycling Tips
7. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
8. TGA Junior Golf at Holmby Park
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. STREET REPAIR REQUESTS

The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets

NOTE: Street repaving is not part of this program. Please do not submit requests to repave streets.

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 180813172
800 BLOCK WARNER AV | 7/13/2018 @ 1:00 PM

Robbery on Devon (between Strathmore & Lindbrook)
At about 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 19, two masked men and a woman driving a silver Infiniti burglarized a home by entering the locked rear door. The suspects escaped within a short time down Devon towards Wilshire. Suspects driving the same car burglarized a home south of Wilshire on Warnall at about the same time of day, two days earlier. They escaped with a safe on Warnall.

If you see a silver Infiniti with potential suspects, please call the LAPD:

EMERGENCY: 911
LAPD NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273

We will forward additional information as it becomes available.

LAPD ADVICE – WHEN HELICOPTERS ARE CIRCLING:
LAPD has responded with “Air Support” recently to a few active burglary reports and/or traffic stops in the area. LAPD has advised that YOU can help yourself and the police by turning on all exterior lights AND by locking doors and windows until the situation has cleared. Some of our members have had their electrician install powerful LED flood lights in their backyard to light up the night when they hear or see something. Please understand that while a police helicopter hovering over your house at night can be disturbing, this is the BEST way to coordinate ground response teams to keep you safe!

3. PARKWAY TREE UPDATE

Our parkway streets provide shade, aesthetic and environmental benefits, and significantly enhance the economic value of individual properties and the neighborhood. The reverse is also true—houses without parkway trees are diminished in value and contribute to neighborhood decline.

Following up on the Holmby Westwood Parkway Tree Inventory presented by the UCLA Project Team at the HWPOA Annual Meeting, homeowners Marnie Bodek and Kathryn Welch Howe convened interested neighbors to discuss next steps.

At their meeting, the neighbors decided to form a Green Team, to increase neighborhood appreciation of our unique tree canopy and to build awareness of proper tree care and maintenance. The Green Team also decided to partner with Tree People, the national non-profit environmental organization located in Coldwater Canyon, to identify appropriate replacements for missing parkway trees, and with owners’ consent and participation, to plant trees on our “Dream Streets”—streets that have the highest number of missing trees.

For more information, please visit our website at:

Greening Holmby Westwood’s Parkways

Feel free to contact Marnie (mossbodek@msn.com) and Kathryn (khowe.kwh@gmail.com) for more information about Holmby Westwood street trees and how you can become involved.

4. METRO PURPLE LINE MEETING

Purple Line Extension Section 3:
Metro and VA Purple Line Public Information Session

When:
Thursday, July 26, 2018, 5:00 – 6:30pm

Where:
West Los Angeles VA Campus
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073
Building 500 (Main Hospital), Room 1281

Description:
LA Metro and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is holding a joint meeting to share and discuss the Purple Line Extension Project as it relates to the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Campus. Please join us!

Agenda:
Purple Line Extension Pre-Construction Update
Environmental Update

5. METRO CONSTRUCTION – 405 ON-RAMPS & OFF-RAMPS

What:
Freeway sign modification

When:

July 26, 2018 through August 1, 2018
Monday – Friday, 9:00pm-6:00am
Saturday – Sunday, 9:00pm-11:00am

Where:
I-405 On and offramps between Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard

What to Expect:

July 26-July 27: Full closure of the southbound Sunset offramp from 10:00pm-6:00am
July 26-July 27: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am
July 27-July 28: Full closure of the southbound Sunset offramp from 11:00pm-7:00am
July 28: Closure of southbound Sunset offramp left turn lanes from 7:00am-11:00am
July 28-29: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 11:00pm-10:00am
July 29-30: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am
July 30-31: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am
July 31-August 1: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am

Contact Us:
Phone: 213.922.4229
Email: geiere@metro.net

6. EASY RECYCLING TIPS

Have you seen LA Sanitation’s Easy Recycling Tips flyer? It’s a great reference to hang in your home or office. Some laminate it and place it near recycling bins.

Easy Recycling Tips Flyer

Most of us have gotten pretty good at recycling in the kitchen. But do you remember to recycle in the bathroom? This recycLA video will help take your recycling efforts to the next level – together we will Make Waste History!

7. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Lionsgate Films will be holding the Premiere of “The Spy Who Dumped Me”, at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village.

There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, feel free to contact Talia Shnaider at 310-742-1064 or 818-926-8319.

8. TGA JUNIOR GOLF AT HOLMBY PARK

TGA Beginner Golf Camp

Holmby Hills – Weekly Camps
Mon-Fri
9a-3p (daycare available 8-5)
Cost: $399 per camper
Ages: 4-9

TGA Travel Golf Camp – Weekly Camp
Various Par 3 courses (LA)
Mon-Fri
9a-3p (daycare available)
Cost: $449 per camper
Ages: 8-14

Sign up today at www.PlayTGA.com/LosAngeles and call 310-333-0622 x 109 for information on discounts, equipment, scholarships and more!

For more information, please click here:
Holmby Golf Rack Card
TGA YouTube Channel

9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Hammer Museum: Environmental Equity – Wednesday, July 25 at 7:30 PM at the Hammer Museum. Environmental issues often disproportionately affect racial minority and low-income communities, putting those populations in greater danger of health risks. Panelists discuss the multitude of factors at play in making environmental justice in Los Angeles more equitable across diverse communities.

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

Film Screening: Lives Well Lived – Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM at:

Los Angeles Center Studios
Beaudry Theatre
450 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Parking is complimentary.
RSVP to 310-234-3044 by July 29. Seats are limited!

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Coco – Friday, August 3, 2018
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

10. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

11. RESIDENT ADS

TOP QUALITY FURNITURE FOR SALE

Please contact us at rstagg1@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing any of the following top quality furniture from our home. Photos are attached.

Mortise & Tenon dining room table. 96″x 42 1/2″. Excellent condition. $950.
Mortise & Tenon matching living room/library chairs, gold jacquard fabric. Pristine condition. $350 for the pair.
Palecek dining chairs. 4 matching chairs. Excellent condition. $600 for the set.
Red love seat. Some fading in back. Otherwise, excellent condition. $300.

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BEL AIR JEWISH PRESCHOOL

My children attended this preschool and I highly recommend it:

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-13-18

July 13, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 13, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Car Break-In Security Alert
3. July 4th Photography
4. Car Key Fobs – Security Advice
5. Village for Vets – Donations Needed
6. TGA Junior Golf at Holmby Park
7. Become a Mediator
8. Upcoming Community Events
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 180812825
900 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 7/7/2018 @ 8:11 AM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 180812875
800 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 7/8/2018 @ 3:48 AM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 180812994
900 BLOCK HILTS AV | 7/10/2018 @ 8:00 PM

You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311

2. CAR BREAK-IN SECURITY ALERT

From SSA Security:

SUBJECT: BURGLARY/THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
LOCATION: 800 BLOCK MALCOLM
DATE & TIME: 07-08-18; 3:38AM (ROUGH)

An SSA subscriber reported to SSA that on the above listed date and time, a male subjects, with a dark beard, dark knit cap, wearing a t-shirt and levis entered the driveway of the client. The suspect was captured on the client’s Ring camera in front of their home entering the client’s locked vehicle. It appears from the video he searched the glove compartment but took no property.

The suspect is then seen walking out of the driveway into a waiting car, a possible SUV, dark in color. It is possible, there was a 2nd person in the car, driving.

SSA has attached stills from the Ring Video to show how cavalier the subject was and how quickly he maneuvered in and out of the vehicle.

The victim in this instance appears to have done everything right, locking the car, leaving nothing of value in the car. It is a known fact, breaking into cars is the single most prevalent crime in the nation and in Los Angeles.

Here are some tips to possibly prevent a suspect breaking into your car in the future:

Hide, Lock and take out of sight (items in your car)
Thieves looks for items of value in plain sight
Thieves specifically look for briefcases, laptops, tablets, cell phones, wallets, jewelry, etc
Thieves initially check to see if the car is unlocked , if not and the items seen are of value, they WILL break in
Park behind locked gates or in the garage a if possible
If not possible to park behind gates/garages, park in the driveway and have sufficient lighting trained on the car-ensure it is locked and nothing left inside
Never leave credit cards, checkbooks or large sums of money in your car
ENSURE TO SET THE ALARM ON THE CAR AND LOCK THE DOORS SO THAT IF OPENED, THE ALARM WILL SOUND
Record all serial numbers of valuable property and ensure it is not left in the car

The client has notified LAPD.

3. JULY 4th PHOTOGRAPHY

A belated THANK YOU to homeowner Allyson Bunting for her fabulous photography of HWPOA’s July 4th Parade and Picnic! Allyson captured the excitement and spirit of the day and her photo was featured on the cover of the Beverly Hills Courier. We truly appreciate Allyson’s efforts!

4. CAR KEY FOBS – SECURITY ADVICE

From USA Today:

Why you might want to wrap your car key fob in foil

Given that the best way to store your car keys at night is by putting them in a coffee can, what’s an ex-FBI agent’s advice to protect cars from theft during the day?

Wrap car fobs in aluminum foil.

“Although it’s not ideal, it is the most inexpensive way,” said Holly Hubert, a cybersecurity expert who retired in 2017 from the FBI in Buffalo, New York. “The cyber threat is so dynamic and ever changing, it’s hard for consumers to keep up.”

To read the complete article, please click here:
USA Today – Car Key Fob Article

5. VILLAGE FOR VETS – DONATIONS NEEDED

Village for Vets has partnered with the Westside Food Bank to provide up to 20 bags of dinner and breakfast snacks on a daily basis to Homeless Veterans staying overnight at the VA’s Safe Parking, L.A. parking lot! The program is moving to a new location and expanding from 10 cars to 20 cars. Your help will allow us to continue to provide this service on a daily basis!

Our program is in need of:

Nonperishable sealed snacks
Canned protein (tuna, Vienna sausages, chicken and more)
Bottled water
Volunteers to help make and deliver these bags of food each day.

The Veterans eagerly await them each day.

Our most immediate need is nonperishable food including canned protein, utensils and napkins, fruit cups, bottled water and more*.

A donated Refrigerator would enable us to begin to provide fresh fruits and vegetables!

Click the DONATE button below and help us to continue to serve Homeless Veterans at the VA Campus!

*Note: Hot water is not available for Ramen or other instant food and drinks

DONATE TO VILLAGE FOR VETS

6. TGA JUNIOR GOLF AT HOLMBY PARK

TGA Premier Junior Golf Camps offer an unforgettable experience for your child by combining expert instruction, course play and exciting activities that keep students engaged all day. With a low camper to instructor ratio and group pairings by age and skill, TGA camps provide ample individual attention and proper instruction for your child.

Holmby Summer Golf Camp is designed for the BEGINNING golfer and is available for ages 4-14. This camp stays at Holmby Park for the entire week.

For more information, please click here:
Holmby Golf Rack Card

7. BECOME A MEDIATOR

The Los Angeles City Attorney Dispute Resolution Program is are pleased to announce the dates for our upcoming *Summer 2018 Basic Mediation Training*.

– *July 30 – August 1, 9AM-5PM*

Basic Mediation Training – Comprehensive mediation training and practical role play exercises in accordance with the CA Dispute Resolution Act (DRPA). (Location: South Los Angeles)

– *August 9 – 10, 9AM-5PM (Optional)*

This optional training is an advanced training for applicants who are interested and available in serving as a volunteer mediator with the Dispute Resolution Program 8 hours/week (minimum 4hours/week) and completing the 200 hour requirement to receive a Certificate of Completion. (Location: Downtown)

Both trainings are offered at no-cost.

Mediation is a valuable and powerful skill that can benefit all aspects of one’s life. The Dispute Resolution Program offers mediation services free of charge to residents of Los Angeles County. Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution available to assist parties in resolving differences. Through this process, a volunteer mediator serves as a neutral third party to facilitate communication and assist parties in reaching a mutually accepted agreement. Mediation is confidential, participation is completely voluntary, and disputes are typically resolved in far less time than in the traditional justice system.

The Los Angeles City Attorney Dispute Resolution Program provides an opportunity for volunteer mediators to become “peacemakers” helping community members throughout Los Angeles build understanding and resolve conflicts.

The ideal candidate for this training is interested in helping people and their community, has availability to volunteer as a mediator for a minimum of 4 hours a week in our office in Los Angeles City Hall, has a valid CA driver’s license and clears a background check. Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Please confirm your interest in attending the Summer 2018 training by emailing us at mediate@lacity.org or by calling our office at (213) 978-1880.

Space is limited!

8. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Hammer Museum – Current programming includes:

Free Summer Concerts – Thursdays in July
FIFA World Cup Finals -Live Broadcast
Rainbow of Desire: Theater of the Oppressed Workshop
Pop-Up Studio: Dreams for Your Neighborhood

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Coco – Friday, August 3, 2018
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

9. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

10. RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER/BABYSITTER AVAILABLE

My housekeeper, Rosa, who works for me one day a week, is seeking extra day work as a housekeeper or babysitter.

Rosa drives her own car and speaks English. She has extensive child care experience, and is also a skillful cleaner as she used to work as a housekeeper at the Montage in Beverly Hills. She is a responsible and reliable woman with a sweet disposition who is very kind and gentle-especially with children and pets.

I have known Rosa’s family for more than 23 years ( her mother worked for me 22 years until her retirement) and I can vouch for Rosa’s honesty and character.

Interested parties should contact Rosa directly at 1-323 670 3400

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DOG WALKER & PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR HIRE

My name is Eli Clare. I live in the neighborhood and have a personal assistant/pet care/dog walking business. I am reliable, reasonably priced and have local references. Give me a try. Cell 310-310-9498 or email me at elirclare@gmail.com

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-6-18

July 6, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 6, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. July 4th Event – THANK YOU!
2. Beat the Heat
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Lawn Bowling Open House
5. Scammers Posing as LADWP Employees
6. Keep Up With Congressman Ted Lieu
7. Input Needed – Vote Centers
8. Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. JULY 4th EVENT – THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to our residents and sponsors!!!

It was our 14th annual event and it was fantastic. It was a large and festive 4th of July celebration! See the pics below—it was a ton of fun!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

ACS Security has been feeding us for many years. They happily and swiftly cooked for the entire crowd. Their BBQ dedication was fantastic. To Debbie Allen and her volunteer staff, your dogs were delicious and the line was so super efficient. Amazing!

UCLA Health returned for the 4th year as our Platinum sponsor with a generous contribution that covered many of our expenses. Thank you, UCLA Health for your support of Holmby Westwood. All enjoyed the sunglasses, waters and beach ball giveaways.

Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays: Making Creativity Visual. The July fourth decorations in Holmby Park were designed and installed by Chris Fernicola owner of Kringle Displays Los Angeles. Personalized seasonal, Holiday and Promotional Displays for: Retail Centers, Private Homes and Estates, Premium Hotels, Corporate Offices and Public Spaces.

City Target in Westwood kept kids smiling lemonade. Thank you to Shaunice and her friendly Target team and to the new store owner, Shawn, for making it happen.

Ralphs in Westwood donated water bottles and was our Gold sponsor.

Our local realtors deserve our appreciation for their sponsorship. Their sponsorship covered all the kids activities, including the DJ, obstacle courses and crafts.

Mark Rogo
Jim Bremner
Jordana Leigh
Larry Young
Jane Gavens
Caron Schwartz

A big thank you to Councilmember Paul Koretz who sponsored our Rec & Park permit through his Officeholder Account. We are very appreciative of his support of our annual community July 4th event. Paul rode in our parade and presented the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association with a beautiful certificate of commendation. Thanks also to Jasmine Shamolian, our Deputy in CD 5, who celebrated the day with us!

The firemen from Fire Station #71 were outstanding and so gracious to stay at the park while kids admired them and their truck. Thanks to the LAPD too.

THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM:

Esther Magna, Caron Schwartz, Rachelle Guerin, Dennis Rosenblatt, Phil Gabriel, Rochelle Glucksman, Katherine Meyer, Randie Kleinman, Steve Sann, Mark Magna, Hedy Magna made a great team with the fantastic help of Dana and Sandy.

Want to help next year? Email Esther: emagna@msn.com

SPREAD THE WORD about the good work HWPOA does for the benefit of its residents. Community building, regular email communication among the residents and advocacy in City Hall are just a few of the activities our Board undertakes. We must work together for our shared concerns of architectural integrity, greenscape preservation, emergency preparedness and crime watch. Residents pay $95 annually to join HWPOA. You must pay the dues to be a member; being a resident alone won’t do it. Contact HWPOA at hwpoa@aol.com to sign up.

Please send your business to our main sponsors, as they dedicated their time for goodwill and exposure. These sponsors ensure our event takes place with food and activities for all!

ACS Security
-Main Office: (310) 475-9016
-Major Issues: Debra Allen, (310) 475-9016

UCLA Health
http://www.uclahealth.org/

Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays Making Creativity Visual
For more information, Chris can be reached at chrisportnj@aol.com
310.625.0118

Our local realtors:

Jim Bremner:
http://www.jamesbremner.com/

Larry Young:
http://www.larryyoungwestside.com/

Jane Gavens:
www.brillgroup.com

Caron Schwartz:
http://www.caronschwartz.com/

Jordana Leigh:
http://jordanaleigh.rodeore.com/eng

Mark Rogo:
http://www.markrogo.com/

Ralphs on Le Conte

City Target on Weyburn

2. BEAT THE HEAT

The next few days will be extremely hot outside. Our friends at the City’s Emergency Management Department have put together some helpful tips to beat the heat.

Summer months bring fun, sun, and heat! Sometimes, the heat can become dangerous, especially for children, pets, people who work outside, and people with certain health conditions. Staying safe in high heat is important. Follow these simple tips to stay cool:

Drink plenty of cool water! Stay hydrated.
Wear loose, light-colored clothing that will keep you cool. Wear sunscreen and a hat for protection.
Check on neighbors who might be vulnerable to the heat, especially those without air conditioning.
Never leave children or pets in a car – not even for one minute. Temperatures inside a car can quicky skyrocket to deadly levels.
If you work or play outside, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool off in the shade.
Don’t forget the pets! Keep pets indoors if possible. If kept outside, give them plenty of water and shade to rest in.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention.

For more information regarding cooling centers and heat-related illnesses please click here:

http://www.emergency.lacity.org/heat

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 180812666
MALCOLM & WILSHIRE | 7/3/2018 @ 12:00 PM

WARM WEATHER “OPPORTUNISTS”
With warmer temperatures, we are tempted to open more windows and doors, and to spend more time away from home. In addition to summer vacations, your brief outings to the corner store or to walk your dog could be just the amount of time needed for an opportunist to find easy access into your home. FBI statistics reveal that there is a 10% increase in home burglaries during June, July and August. Here are five simple ways to lessen the chance of a home invasion making you the unlucky one:

Close your home’s windows, especially ones on the ground floor, or any second floor window with easy access. If you leave doors open, be sure your security screens are locked. Never leave a sliding patio door partially open overnight.
Every time you leave home, even for a short walk, close windows and doors and lock up!
Keep your garage door closed. Even when working near the garage (yard work or lawn mowing) be aware that when you step away, even for a short time (bathroom break or a drink of water), you are leaving your home and belongings exposed.
Close your car windows completely, lock the doors, and keep your keys with you at all times. “Cracked open” windows leave an opportunity to jimmy the locks. A car left running for air conditioning, and unattended, will likely net denial of an insurance claim. And by the way, DO NOT EVER leave children or animals in a closed car, running or not.
Take all the precautions to secure your home before leaving on vacation. Having a friend or relative house sit might seem like a luxury, but it could make all the difference in providing that lived-in look that deters criminals.

4. LAWN BOWLING OPEN HOUSE

Neighborhood residents are invited to try lawn bowling at the Open House on Saturday, July 7 at 9:30 am at Holmby Park . We provide free snacks, drinks, all equipment and basic instructions. RSVP to Philip M. Fox at 310.273.7776, or Tom Seres at tomseres@att.net.

Residents are also welcome to try lawn bowling on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 10:30 AM, Wednesdays after 5:30 PM, or Saturdays after 9:30 AM. See you there!

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Newsletter

5. SCAMMERS POSING AS LADWP EMPLOYEES

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power is warning the public that there are various types of scams in which people posing as LADWP employees are contacting customers and attempting to sell energy or water related products, or demanding payment for non-existent water and power bills. The scammers may use strong sales tactics or even threaten to shut off services. What can make the scheme even harder to detect is the increasing use of sophisticated communication technology that mimics phone numbers, making the caller ID appear to be from a trusted source. Here are some tips that might help you determine whether the call is legitimate or a scam.

Know that LADWP will NEVER:

Allow you to provide your credit card to a live LADWP operator to make payment;
Accept pre-paid cash cards (e.g. Green Dot) as tender for payment; or,
Call customers threatening to immediately disconnect their water or power service unless the customer makes a prompt payment over the phone.

What can you do if you get a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from LADWP?

NEVER give out any personal information including credit card or banking information to the caller; and
Hang up and dial 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397) directly.

6. KEEP UP WITH CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU

It’s hard to keep up with everything that’s happening in Washington these days, but one easy way to stay up-to-date with my work in Congress is through social media. Learn how my office is working hard to better serve you. You can follow all my official accounts at @RepTedLieu. Simply click on the links below to stay informed!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/reptedlieu
Twitter: www.twitter.com/reptedlieu
Instagram: www.instagram.com/reptedlieu
YouTube: www.youtube.com/reptedlieu

I look forward to hearing from you and engaging on issues that matter most to you.

Sincerely,
Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress

7. INPUT NEEDED – VOTE CENTERS

In 2020, LA County is stepping away from polling places and moving to Vote Centers – providing voters with greater convenience, accessibility and time to vote. We want YOUR help in choosing the locations of these Vote Centers.

Suggest a location for a Vote Center: http://vsap.lavote.net/vote-center-placement-project/

Modernizing the voting experience is stemmed directly from the California Voter’s Choice Act, which some Counties in California are already implementing. View our California Voter’s Choice Act fact sheet for more info: http://vsap.lavote.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CVCA_Flyer_2020.pdf

Take a look at what the future Vote Center model looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC_-8Nl-O3U&t=36s

8. WESTWOOD VILLAGE – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Coco – Friday, August 3, 2018
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

9. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

10. RESIDENT ADS

DOG WALKER & PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR HIRE

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic – TOMORROW!

July 3, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

Tomorrow is the day!

HWPOA’S 4th of JULY PARADE & PICNIC

Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
and much more!

Decorate your scooters and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route! Celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together.

We will kick off at
10:00 am on Wednesday, July 4th
at Warner Ave. School (on Loring at Holmby)

Be sure to thank our sponsors who are spending their holiday with our neighborhood:

ACS Security: Hot Dog grilling
UCLA Health: Our Platinum Sponsor
City Target: Face Painting and Lemonade
Ralphs Westwood: Gold Sponsor
Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays: Making Creativity Visual – The July fourth decorations in Holmby Park are up; they were designed and installed by Chris Fernicola owner of Kringle Displays Los Angeles. For more information, Chris can be reached at chrisportnj@aol.com

Our local Realtors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities:

The “Jordana Leigh” Speed Obstacle Course
The “Jim Bremner” Mega Obstacle Course
The “Larry Young” Toddler Amusement Park
The “Jane Gavens” Arts and Crafts Tent
The “Mark Rogo” DJ Booth to fill the park with jamming music
The “Caron Schwartz” Cookie Tent

Note that parents/grandparents are asked to supervise kids to the extent possible, as we will not provide paid or volunteer supervision for the kids activities. This is a free community event, so let’s all enjoy safely and festively together.

Your parade team: Esther Magna, Rachelle Guerin, Caron Schwartz, Dennis Rosenblatt, Rochelle Glucksman, Randie Kleinman, Katherine Meyer, Phil Gabriel, and of course, Dana and Sandy

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Holmby News 6-29-18

June 29, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
June 29, 2018

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Garbage Collection Delay – July 4th
4. Metro Construction – 405 On-Ramps & Off-Ramps
5. Westwood Library – July Happenings
6. Dockless Scooter Update
7. Lawn Bowling Open House
8. Guide to Fireworks Shows
9. July 4th Dog and Pet Safety
10. Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
11. RedPlum Circulars – Opt Out
12. Upcoming Community Events
13. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
14. Resident Ads
15. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
is just a FEW DAYS AWAY!

Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
and much more!

We will kick off at
10:00 am on Wednesday, July 4th
at Warner Ave. School (on Loring at Holmby)

Be sure to thank our sponsors who are spending their holiday with our neighborhood:

ACS Security: Hot Dog grilling
UCLA Health: Our Platinum Sponsor
City Target: Face Painting and Lemonade
Ralphs Westwood: Gold Sponsor
Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays: Making Creativity Visual – The July fourth decorations in Holmby Park are up; they were designed and installed by Chris Fernicola owner of Kringle Displays Los Angeles. For more information, Chris can be reached at chrisportnj@aol.com

Our local Realtors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities:

The “Jordana Leigh” Speed Obstacle Course
The “Jim Bremner” Mega Obstacle Course
The “Larry Young” Toddler Amusement Park
The “Jane Gavens” Arts and Crafts Tent
The “Mark Rogo” DJ Booth to fill the park with jamming music
The “Caron Schwartz” Cookie Tent

Your parade team: Esther Magna, Rachelle Guerin, Caron Schwartz, Dennis Rosenblatt, Rochelle Glucksman, Randie Kleinman, Katherine Meyer, Phil Gabriel, and of course, Dana and Sandy

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2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 180812273
300 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 6/21/2018 @ 1:20 PM

You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311

3. GARBAGE COLLECTION DELAY – JULY 4th

Due to the Independence Day holiday, the LA Sanitation offices will be closed, and there will be no collection service on Wednesday, July 4. However, our 24-hour Customer Care Center will be available to assist you at 1-800-773-2489.

If your normal collection day is Wednesday, your bins will be serviced Thursday. Thursday collections will happen Friday, and Friday collections will happen Saturday. There are no changes to service on Monday or Tuesday.

4. METRO CONSTRUCTION – 405 ON-RAMPS & OFF-RAMPS

Summary:
Metro’s contractor will be performing minor construction activities as part of the completion of the Interstate 405 project. Work began on June 25 and will continue through late July. Construction activities will take place at the on and offramps for Interstate 405 and in areas immediately adjacent to the freeway. Activities include sign modification, guardrail replacement, and improvement of crosswalk signals. Most of the work is scheduled at night and on weekends to minimize impacts to traffic flow and the surrounding communities.

What:
Freeway sign modification, guardrail replacement, crosswalk signal work

When:

June 25, 2018 through July 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 9:00pm-6:00am
Saturday – Sunday, 9:00pm-11:00am

Where:
I-405 On and offramps and between Mulholland Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard

What to Expect:

June 29-June 30: Full closure of the southbound Sunset offramp from 11:00pm-7:00am
June 30: Closure of the left turn pocket onto Church Lane from the southbound Sunset offramp from 7:00am-12:00pm
June 30-July 1: Full closure of northbound Skirball Mulholland onramp from 9:00pm-6:00am
June 30-July 1: Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 11:00pm-10:00am. This work will also require a full closure of Beloit Avenue from Massachusetts to Santa Monica with a detour in place.
July 2-July 3: Full closure of southbound Skirball offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am

Contact Us:
Phone: 213.922.4229
Email: geiere@metro.net

5. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – JULY HAPPENINGS

PRE-JULY 4th CONCERT
Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Westwood Library. This terrific Free Independence Day Concert, features the virtuoso SWING BAND of the LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT BAND.

The LAPD Band’s 10-person SWING BAND under the baton of Maestro Richard Allen will present a fabulous program of American popular classics and patriotic favorites, in a lively Fourth of July celebration. Fun for your whole family! Don’t miss it!

PROGRAMS & EVENTS
The Westwood Branch Library has a busy month of events and activities for adults, teens and children. Some of the programs include:

Short Story Master Class
The Real Elephant Toy Theater
Mediterranean Vegetable Gardening
African Drums
Bookmaking with Book Arts LA

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood

6. DOCKLESS SCOOTER UPDATE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Dockless electric scooters would be allowed to operate in any part of the city under new guidelines approved by a City Council committee Wednesday, although the number of devices on the streets would be controlled and reviewed on a quarterly basis.

The Transportation Committee in May rejected a set of rules that had been proposed by the city’s Department of Transportation, deeming them too restrictive while asking for a new set of guidelines for a potential pilot program.

After being presented with the new standards, the committee approved them, with Councilman Mike Bonin stressing that “these regulations are not going to be final and permanent for all time. This is how Los Angeles is going to start governing dockless. We are a big city, we are a diverse city. We are not Santa Monica, we have lots of different neighborhoods and needs and a lot of different interests to consider.”

To read the complete article, please click here:
Dockless Scooter Article

7. LAWN BOWLING OPEN HOUSE

Residents are also welcome to try lawn bowling on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 10:30 AM, Wednesdays after 5:30 PM, or Saturdays after 9:30 AM. See you there!

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Newsletter

8. GUIDE TO FIREWORKS SHOWS

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Are you looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 near Westwood, Century City, the Westside and throughout the Los Angeles region:

FIREWORKS GUIDE 2018

9. JULY 4th DOG AND PET SAFETY

Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be dangerous; and potentially dangerous debris can end up lying on the ground where pets can eat or play with it.

Whether or not you’re planning your own Independence Day celebration, it’s important to take precautions to keep your pets safe both during and after the July 4th festivities.

For a complete list if pet safety tips, please click here:

July 4th Dog Safety Tips

10. SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT

Metro thanks everyone who participated in the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project public meetings held on June 7 in Westwood, June 9 in Van Nuys, and June 12 near LAX. The meetings brought together over 200 community members to learn and provide input on the range of high-capacity rail transit alternatives between the San Fernando Valley and LAX, connecting to existing and planned Metro bus and rail lines, including the Orange, Purple and Expo Lines.

If you missed the opportunity to attend one of the meetings you can click on the links below to access the meeting materials. You can also click on this video link to watch the recording of the June 12 presentation.

11. REDPLUM CIRCULARS – OPT OUT

RetailMeNot Everyday (formerly RedPlum)
Direct Mail Preferences

For anyone that wants to stop getting the RedPlum circulars in their mail, you may want to “opt out” using the below link.

https://www.redplum.com/tools/direct-mail-preferences

Please note that when filling out the form, even though they ask for it, you do not need to provide your phone or email address.

The website says it can take 5 to 6 weeks to go into effect.

12. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

L.A. Sanitation Open House (aka Garbage Truck Day) – Saturday, June 30 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the West L.A. District Yard located at 2027 Stoner. Come join the dynamic duo “Mr. Recycle” and sidekick “Robo Blue” as they jump into action to serve family fun, food and prizes for kids.

The Open House will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations in addition to facility tours, information booths, recycling games, and refreshments. There is no charge for admission and all ages are welcome, but we do request that pets be left at home for safety. Free food and giveaways are available while supplies last. To register for this event please CLICK HERE

UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:

Ernst Lubitch Revisted
Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! – All That Jazz
Canyon Cinema at 50

Click here to see a list of upcoming events: UCLA Archive

Hammer Museum – Current programming includes:

FIFA World Cup Live Broadcasts
826LA@Hammer: #SaveOurSlogans
taisha paggett – Solo and Duet Dances

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

13. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

14. RESIDENT ADS

TV TECH HELP NEEDED

My name is Jo-Ann. I need someone to help me with my TV setting up Netflix, Hulu and more…

Please contact me at ohjoey485@icloud.com

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SEEKING ELECTRICIAN

We need a reliable, dependable, and reasonably-priced electrician. If you have a referral, please contact sunkab@earthlink.net. Thank you.

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DOG WALKER & PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR HIRE

15. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
(NO JULY MEETING)
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

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